In Week 1 of our Advent journey, Troy Kennedy explores the deep, biblical meaning of Hope through the prophecy of Isaiah 9:2–7. Advent is a season of anticipation, longing, and making room for Jesus. Together we reflect on:

Reflection Questions:

Troy also shares Eugene Peterson’s reminder:

Join us as we rediscover true Hope—the kind that steadies our hearts and awakens us to God’s presence.

We were once dead in our sins, but God’s grace made us alive through Christ. Salvation isn’t earned—it’s received through faith—so we can live out the good works God prepared for us with eternal purpose.

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Whether you’re facing illness, broken relationships, or loss, true strength comes from more than self-reliance—it comes from God’s power. In this episode, we explore how an ongoing relationship with Him and living in community with other believers can transform how you face every struggle.

Are your prayers stuck on repeat? Discover how to move from routine to relationship in this powerful message on the life-changing power of prayer. Drawing from Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, learn practical steps to deepen your connection with God, shift your prayer focus, and embrace a kingdom mindset.

We’ll unpack three key characteristics of Paul’s prayer model—consistency, gratitude, and focus on others—and explore how starting with thanksgiving can reduce anxiety, grow your faith, and align your heart with God’s purposes.

Whether you’re new to prayer or seeking to strengthen your spiritual growth, this message offers tools to help you:

Develop a deeper relationship with God

Pray with intentionality and confidence

Move beyond self-focused prayers to kingdom impact

Experience the same power that raised Christ from the dead

Start transforming your prayer life today!

📖 Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:15-23

Are you anchoring your identity in things that don’t last—career, relationships, achievements, or possessions? In this message from Ephesians, we explore how Paul reveals the life-changing truth of who we are in Christ: blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, and heirs to God’s inheritance. Many struggle with identity in today’s culture of “my truth” and “self-definition,” but real freedom comes from embracing who God says you are. Learn how to put off the old self, put on the new, and live with unshakable confidence in your God-given identity. Practical steps, powerful scripture, and eternal truths—this message will help you move these identity statements from your head to your heart.

What is your screen time costing you—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually?

In this powerful conversation, Pastor Randy Frazee talks with Pastor Darren Whitehead, author of The Digital Fast, about the toll our digital habits take and how intentional disconnection can lead to renewed life in Christ. This episode kicks off Westside’s new teaching series and invites you into a 28-day journey to reset your soul and restore what matters most.

If you're feeling drained, distracted, or disconnected... this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and realign.

📖 Learn more about the Digital Fast at https://www.westsidefamily.church/digital-fast